David,

I monitor the alternator carefully for battery issues, bad contacts including
grounds. Also monitor my multiple camper batteries, possible load issues with
the 1500 watt stereo system. But most important is the fact that I use an
adjustable regulator on the alternator and I'm always concerned about excess
engine compartment temperatures causing output problems.

On the issue of a clean install, couldn't agree more. I think my approach is
cleaner than the original and with yellow electroluminescent gauge faces, I
might convince the law (tailing me from behind) that alien entities inhabit the
cockpit and should be left well enough alone. Still contemplating the proper
location of the antitank radar blaster. If I only use it while crossing Texas
...

Frank Grunthaner